Mary Taylor (Patti Clare) interview

• Character

• Mary Taylor

  

  1. D.O.B: 1974
  2. Work: Assistant in The Kabin

  First Appearance

  • 26 November 2008: Newsagent Norris Cole sought out Mary after she beat him to the first prize in a Cliff Richard competition. He introduced her to his friends in The Kabin, they got on well and Mary agreed to share her prize with Norris.

  Street History

  • 2008: Bonds with Norris Cole over their shared love of entering competitions
  • Falls for Norris' debonair charms
  • 2009: Wins a motor home with Norris
  • Tries unsuccessfully to persuade Norris to accompany her on a cruise
  • Relieved when her mother dies as she no longer has to be her carer
  • Plans a round-the-world trip in the motor home with Norris
  • Attempts to seduce Norris during a romantic meal
  • Leaves for her trip alone when Norris backs out
  • 2010: Angry to learn that Norris has won a competition with Freda Burgess
  • Returns to Weatherfield
  • Wins a holiday in a country cottage for herself and Norris. While they're there her behaviour becomes increasingly more irratic and she starts to frighten Norris who's convinced she's holding him hostage. He runs to the police and she is arrested but released without charge
  • 2011: Delighted to work with Norris as shop assistant in The Kabin.  Reports Xin and Graeme's sham marriage to the immigration authorities

  Likes

  • Sheena Easton
  • The open road

  Dislikes

  • Runner-up prizes
  • Rival suitors

  Key Relationships

  • Norris Cole
  • Emily Bishop
  • Rita Sullivan